The players edition of the rules of golf is the publication written for you the golfer. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Golfs rule 1 covers standards of game, player conduct. Usga members, please sign in to receive your member discount. The usgas official app for the rules of golf, which is always kept up to date with the latest rules content. Sign in allied golf associations, golf courses or educational institutions can receive preferred pricing by clicking on the sign inregister link above.
The rules of golf content is intended for those who administer the game and who need to answer the variety of questions that can arise in relation to golf competitions. The purpose of the amateur status rules is to maintain the distinction between amateur and professional golf. If you are a player, it is recommended that you should first consult the players edition. If you are seeing this message on a mobile device or tablet, please use our free mobile app to access the rules and interpretations click here for ios devices. Fundamentals of the game rules 14 rule 1 the game, player conduct and the rules. The players edition is being launched alongside the modernized full rules of golf book, which includes some of the most significant changes made to the rules. Apart from being somewhat outdated, current golf rules are often difficult to understand and certainly dont necessarily encourage fast rounds a major problem facing the future of golf. Just remember that while the rules of golf allow you to repair pitch marks on your putting line. As a rule, the local regulations are published in the swiftcards golf clubs or placed on stands in addition, there is a volumetric book entitled decisions, which is. If youre new to golf, you can get a quick grasp of the important concepts in the rules. Golf canada also publishes the official rules of golf and rules of amateur status which may be purchased by ordering online at. Consolidates the rules so its easier to find than the usga rule book.
Sep 12, 2018 everyone knows you cant ground your club behind the ball when playing a bunker shot, but what do the rules actually restrict and allow when your ball lies in a bunker. The players edition of the rules of golf, effective january. Each hole starts with a stroke from the teeing area and ends when the ball. The abandonment of the furthest from the hole plays first etiquette in favour of ready golf. Diagrams and videos are also included to help you learn and understand the rules. Nine changes in the new rules of golf you absolutely need to. Oct, 2017 to the sadness of many rules interested and probably to the joy of the rest of all golf players there will be no decisionsbook in 2019. Fort lauderdale will be joining communities across the united states on sunday, jan. It contains the rules situations that occur most commonly on the course and is an abridged version of the full rules. Jan 01, 2019 the official guidebook to the rules of golf will be the only complete official guide to all the rules and their interpretations. In north broward county, super sunday headquarters is being established by the jewish federation of greater fort lauderdale, according to super sunday chairman josephine newman, at the. The rules of golf consist of a standard set of regulations and procedures by which the sport of golf should be played and prescribe penalties for rule infractions.
The app includes nearly 30 diagrams and howto videos that help to explain the rules effective from 2019 and give guidance for many common situations. This is the full rules of golf, the primary rules resource for officials. It is a rule book, not merely a summary or a quick guide. Easy guide to the etiquette and rules of golf is not the official rules of golf. From oncourse behaviour, through a summary of the fundamental rules, to the complete rules of golf effective january 2016, youll soon find the answer youre looking for. The official rules of golf the rules of golf are comprehensive and provide answers to the many issues that arise in a game that is played worldwide on many different types of courses by players of all abilities. Less frequently occurring situations are not included but advise the player that those answers are available in the full rules of golf book. Golf is played in a round of 18 or fewer holes on a course by striking a ball with a club.
The book will also include modified rules for players with disabilities and guidelines for committees. This is the book that every serious golfer will need. It includes guidelines for committees and modified rules for players with disabilities. It acts in the best interests of the game for the continued enjoyment of those who love and play it. Golf rules at a glance here we offer a quick introduction to the official rules of golf, breaking down each rule into a few key points, written in plain english. Rule 1 introduces these central principles of the game for the player. Although its text is edited, it gives you the same answer that is in the full rules of golf and so it is a functioning rule book. The decisions are a collection of over 1,200 interpretations of the rules of golf. These changes result from our rules modernisation initiative that began in 2012 to bring the rules up to date to fit the needs of the game today globally. The usga promotes and conserves the true spirit of the game of golf as embodied in its ancient and honorable traditions. The purpose of the decisions is to clarify matters that may not be entirely clear from the rules of golf. The players edition will include the rules that describe the essential characteristics of the game of golf for example, the fundamentals of the game, such as playing by the rules, the different parts of the course and the equipment to be used. The rule book, entitled rules of golf, is published on a regular basis and also includes rules governing amateur status. Players edition of the rules of golf the full rules of golf the official guide to the rules of golf includes interpretations, com.
The rules of golf are comprehensive and provide answers to the many issues that arise in a game that is played worldwide on many. The players edition is being launched alongside the modernised full rules of golf book, which includes some of the most significant changes. Jan 10, 2019 in the official rules of golf, jointly written and maintained by the united states golf association and the royal and ancient golf club of st. This is the rules book that every serious golfer will need. This joint initiative was designed to modernize the rules and make them easier to understand and apply.
Although its text is edited, it gives the same answer as the full rules of golf and so it is a functioning rule book. The official guidebook to the rules of golf will be the only complete official guide to all the rules and their interpretations. The rules of golf first known rules of golf the earliest known rules of golf were drafted by the honourable company of edinburgh golfers in march 1744, which consisted of only rules as follows. The rules of golf, effective january 2019 usga publications. Havent used it much yet, but nice for when you are on the golf course and have a rules. It gives the same answers found in the full edition of the rules of golf. Andrews, rule 1 is titled the game, player conduct and the rules. The real rules of the game of golf aba little books series by john h. Foreword to the 2012 edition of the rules of golf this book contains the rules of golf, which will be effective worldwide from january 1, 2012.
This is the home page for all of the information you need about the rules of golf, including the new rules that officially go into effect on jan. The full rules of golf is intended for those who administer the game, and who need to answer the large variety of questions that can arise in relation to golf competitions. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. Usga releases 2019 rules of golf book and publications.